Estudio Echecopar’s compliance team, led by Teresa Tovar, is well regarded for its expertise in anti-corruption and anti-money laundering matters. The team frequently works alongside other practice areas within the firm to provide clients with comprehensive risk assessments, evaluating their exposure to corruption and related offences. It also assists in establishing risk control mechanisms and developing tailored compliance programmes for Peruvian operations, ensuring adherence to both national and international regulations. Additionally, the team supports clients in conducting internal investigations to address potential compliance breaches. A prominent figure in the market, Tovar is the founder and chair of the Compliance Committee of the American Chamber of Peru and has extensive experience leading privacy compliance and general compliance programmes, with a particular focus on anti-corruption and antitrust matters. Viviana Chávez, a principal associate, plays a key role in the team, regularly advising on compliance strategies. She has co-led multiple projects alongside Tovar for the implementation, development and enhancement of corporate compliance programmes.

Miranda & Amado’s compliance department is active across various aspects of corporate compliance, with a particular focus on anti-corruption, anti-money laundering and the prevention of terrorist financing. The team assists clients in developing compliance frameworks, ensuring adherence to legal obligations and mitigating risks associated with regulatory breaches. A key part of its work involves drafting compliance and legal obligation manuals, which outline internal prevention systems designed to reduce the risk of non-compliance. The team is also experienced in conducting internal investigations to address potential regulatory and corporate governance issues. The practice is led by Bruno Amiel, who specialises in corporate compliance and is particularly active in the development of compliance programmes and conducting compliance due diligence. Enrique Felices brings expertise in public law, antitrust and competition compliance, advising clients on regulatory frameworks and risk management. José Luis Velarde focuses on criminal liability, representing clients in complex matters related to corporate criminal exposure and internal investigations concerning potential compliance breaches. The team works across multiple sectors, supporting clients in meeting both domestic and international regulatory requirements.

Payet, Rey, Cauvi, Pérez Abogados’ compliance team has been actively assisting clients in adapting to Peru’s evolving regulatory landscape, particularly in the implementation of novel compliance systems designed to prevent corporate liability. The team has also advised companies on the development of criminal compliance programmes, ensuring adherence to legal standards while mitigating risks. Additionally, it has supported businesses in regularising their data storage and processing systems to ensure compliance with applicable regulations. The practice covers a broad range of compliance matters, including antitrust compliance programmes, data protection and consumer protection. Its services include identifying current and potential risks specific to each client’s operations and market sector. Julia Loret De Mola, a key figure in the team, specialises in compliance and competition law, with extensive experience in implementing compliance programmes and conducting internal investigations. Juan Diego Ugaz and Francisco Ugaz are both experienced in litigation and criminal consultancy, advising clients on risk management and regulatory compliance. Erick Palao, an associate, has advised domestic and international companies across various industries on the design and implementation of criminal compliance programmes aimed at preventing corruption and money laundering risks.

Rebaza, Alcázar & De Las Casas’ compliance team is well-versed in dispute resolution, white-collar crime compliance and internal investigations. The team regularly advises clients on complex and high-profile criminal cases, assisting with defence strategies, conducting internal investigations and developing criminal compliance programmes tailored to corporate needs. It also provides guidance on matters related to financial crime, corruption and regulatory compliance. The practice is co-led by Augusto Loli Carrillo, Hector Gadea Benavides and Sergio Mattos. Loli Carrillo has over 22 years of experience and has played a key role in the defence of several high-profile criminal cases in the jurisdiction. Gadea Benavides focuses on criminal litigation, representing clients in cases involving financial and environmental offences, corruption, money laundering and crimes against property. He also advises on compliance, particularly the design of crime prevention models. Mattos leverages his academic background to advise on white-collar crime, compliance and internal investigations. Flavio Puchuri, a senior associate, specialises in corporate criminal advisory and litigation, representing both domestic and international companies as well as individuals.

Benites, Vargas & Ugaz’s compliance group, led by Liliana Calderón, focuses on anti-corruption, corporate compliance and the prevention of money laundering. The team also draws on its deep expertise in white-collar crime to provide comprehensive advice to clients. Its client base primarily consists of large companies operating in the mining, fishing, construction and insurance sectors, assisting them with regulatory compliance and risk mitigation strategies. Calderón has over 16 years of experience in the prevention of criminal conduct, corporate criminal litigation, anti-corruption and money laundering prevention. She regularly advises companies on strengthening internal controls and ensuring regulatory adherence. Roberto Pereira is another key figure in the team, with extensive experience conducting internal investigations for major Peruvian companies. He has also played an active role in the design and implementation of corporate compliance programmes. The team works closely with clients to develop tailored compliance frameworks, addressing sector-specific risks and regulatory challenges.

CMS Grau’s compliance group, led by Carolina Cueva, provides clients with a tailored approach to corporate risk management, adapting to the evolving regulatory landscape and market demands. The team frequently designs and implements compliance programmes in line with local anti-corruption and anti-money laundering regulations, as well as the ISO 37001:2016 Anti-Bribery Management System standard. Cueva has a broad specialisation in corporate and compliance matters, with a practice that includes representing both private and public entities, corporations and individuals in litigation before various courts across the country. Tatiana Helguero, an associate, focuses on compliance with anti-corruption and anti-money laundering regulations. She has extensive experience collaborating with compliance officers from other jurisdictions and has played a key role in the successful implementation of compliance projects in Peru.

The multidisciplinary compliance team at Hernández & Cía is led by Gonzalo Del Río, Alfredo Filomeno and Giancarlo Baella. The team is active in developing compliance programmes aimed at preventing, remediating and mitigating legal and regulatory violations. It also provides clients with guidance on crisis management, internal investigations and regulatory reporting, ensuring compliance with both domestic and international standards. Del Río has significant experience handling high-profile criminal investigations, including advising Peru’s largest construction company in what is considered Latin America’s most prominent corruption case. Filomeno applies his corporate and M&A expertise to compliance matters, regularly assisting with complex internal investigations. Baella focuses on the development of compliance frameworks in antitrust, consumer protection and data protection, advising companies on risk management and regulatory adherence.

Rodrigo’ corporate compliance team advises clients on the design, implementation and monitoring of compliance programmes tailored to their specific risks and regulatory requirements. The team also assists with money laundering prevention, adherence to local and international anti-corruption regulations and conducting internal investigations. Additionally, it provides training sessions on anti-corruption compliance. The practice is led by José Reaño Peschiera, who has an active trial practice in high-profile business crime cases, including tax evasion, insider trading, money laundering, corporate and financial fraud and criminal bankruptcy. José Luis Medina is another key figure in the team, specialising in criminal litigation related to white-collar crime and criminal compliance. He has extensive experience representing clients in preliminary investigations and criminal proceedings.

Caro & Asociados is a boutique law firm with a strong focus on white-collar crime, particularly in the areas of money laundering and corruption. The firm is well regarded for its work in implementing preventative compliance programmes, developing internal investigation frameworks and mitigating corporate criminal risks. With two decades of experience in the sector, the firm advises companies on compliance strategies, designs and implements compliance programmes, and conducts external audits to ensure regulatory adherence. The practice is led by Dino Carlos Caro Coria, the firm’s founding partner, who has extensive experience in corporate criminal defence. He has represented several high-profile companies and officials in Peru, securing significant rulings, including precedent-setting decisions in the mining and business sectors. The team works closely with clients to strengthen internal controls, address legal risks and develop strategies that align with both domestic and international compliance standards.

The compliance team at CPB Abogados is known for developing tailored policies, controls and compliance programmes for clients in the hospitality, construction and real estate sectors. Its practice covers risk detection, analysis and management, as well as the implementation of prevention models and compliance frameworks. Co-leading the team, Mario Pinatte advises on labour law compliance, workplace discrimination and immigration matters, while Pia Iparraguirre focuses on risk identification and the implementation of effective compliance policies.

DS Casahierro Abogados' corporate compliance team is headed by Jose Matto and Emma Canchari and often advises clients in the construction, pharmaceuticals and telecoms industries on the crime prevention model, a set of guidelines that companies implement to prevent the commission of white-collar crimes. Matto focuses his practice on the development and implementation of prevention systems. Canchari has led the implementation of corporate compliance projects in highly regulated sectors such as mining, energy and telecoms.

Muñiz, Olaya, Meléndez, Castro, Ono & Herrera Abogados’ compliance practice is led by Mauricio Olaya, Ian Galarza and Jesús Espinoza. The team regularly advises clients on developing compliance programmes, including preparing risk assessments, diagnostic reports, internal protocols and guidelines to prevent, detect and mitigate regulatory non-compliance risks. Recently, the firm has implemented compliance programmes for leading companies across various sectors, including insurance, banking, retail and security.

The compliance team at Estudio Olaechea provides comprehensive advice on regulatory compliance, particularly concerning anti-money laundering, counter-terrorism financing and regulations governing illegal mining activities. Their expertise includes designing, developing and monitoring prevention systems to ensure regulatory adherence. The team is led by Diego Abeo, who has extensive experience in preventative advisory work, helping clients mitigate criminal risks in corporate and contractual operations. Senior associate Jessica Mercado, a key member of the practice, brings over a decade of experience advising high-profile clients on compliance matters.

The compliance team at Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uria specialises in criminal compliance, regularly advising clients on the preparation of compliance reports and the assessment of their compliance frameworks. The team is led by Daniel Ramos, who has significant expertise in the evaluation, initiation and management of criminal investigations and proceedings, with a particular focus on white-collar crimes and criminal compliance. Key member Andre Sota brings experience in advising on the prevention of criminal risks and the development of legal strategies in criminal matters.

The compliance team at Valderrama Abogados is highly regarded for its expertise in compliance matters within the real estate sector. This year, the team has expanded its offering to include the mining sector. Co-head Erick Valderrama has extensive experience in implementing due diligence and regulatory compliance programs across key industries, including infrastructure, real estate and mining. Fellow co-head Karina Quinde specialises in the implementation of compliance programs, with a particular focus on regulatory compliance and data protection.